With endless talent and creativity she has written what is sure to be a classic childrens hit. Revisit this classic american song and find out how even the glitzy, glamorous dolly parton brings life to her deepseated mountain pride. Dolly partons coat of many colors is a 2015 american madefortelevision drama film based on a true story by dolly parton, written by pamela k. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors to kids youtube. Goodnight with dolly episode 2 dolly parton reads coat. Bob is reading dolly parton s book coat of many colors bob schmidt reads childrens books. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly rebecca. Using lyrics from her classic song coat of many colors, the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm.
Her mother tells her that her coat is worth more than gold because it was made with love. Penguin to publish coat of many colors with allnew illustrations. Hello, im dolly, the book lady from the imagination library, and today im going to be reading a very special book, its called the coat of many. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to kids youtube.
Parton read the story from her bed, wearing printed pajamas and glasses as she held up the book to the camera. The rolling hills of tennessee farmland, framed in lovely patchwork quilt patterns, set the stage for dolly partons of grand ol opry fame warm childhood. The book, published by harpercollins in 1996, features paintings from illustrator judith sutton. During an announcement of a new childrens album i believe in you, music superstar dolly parton read her own book coat of many colors to children who were invited to participate. Dolly parton released the second episode of her 10week goodnight with dolly bookreading video series via youtube on april 9. Oct 18, 2016 dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.
American greetings unveils first content offering as part. A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors made by her mother from rags because, despite the ridicule of the other children, she knows the coat was made with love. Dolly loved her coat but the children had a different opinion on it. Watch dolly parton read coat of many colors in episode 2. Dolly parton releases 2nd episode of goodnight with dolly. Quality reading and quality time for yourself and children. With alyvia alyn lind, jennifer nettles, ricky schroder, gerald mcraney. Singersongwriter dolly parton talks about her imagination library book gifting program and reads from her book, coat of many colors. Watch the video for coat of many colors from dolly parton s the essential dolly parton for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Jan 01, 1994 coat of many colors is a book by the classic artist dolly parton. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors in the second installment of her new readaloud series, goodnight with dolly. Coat of many colors by dolly parton and tomie depaola. A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors made by her mother from rags because, despite the ridicule of the other children, she knows the coat was made wi. She has garnered 7 grammy awards, 10 country music association awards, 5 academy of country music awards, 3 american music awards and is one of only five female artists.
Parents need to know that coat of many colors is a picture book illustrating the lyrics of country music star dolly partons 1971 hit song of the same name. Dec 03, 2015 the patchwork coat itself may be long gone, but the story of dolly partons coat of many colors lives on and as parton will tell you herself, its a true story. She has garnered 7 grammy awards, 10 country music association awards, 5 academy of country music awards, 3 american. They had a large family with 12 children and were rather poor. Growing up with little money, dolly s mom made her familys clothes. I am reading another book for children, i hope you all enjoy them.
Coat of many colors parton, dolly, sutton, judith on. Based on partons inspiring true story of love and faith. Winter is coming to tennessee and theres no money to buy a new coat, so a little girls mama sews one for her out of rags. Based on parton s inspiring true story of love and faith. The song is based on actual facts because dolly partons mother really made her such a coat. Coat of many colors dolly parton, author, judith sutton. Dolly partons coat of many colors watch thurs, dec 26 at 98c. Country music legenddolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Oct 31, 2016 country music legend dolly parton s rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Nov 17, 2015 dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories.
Using lyrics from her classic song coat of many colours, the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. Dolly parton s rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Inspired by her fathers inability to read and write dolly started her imagination library in 1995 for the. Coat of many colors offers parents a chance to offer their kids morals and a glimpse into a poor childs life. Josephs father, jacob or israel, was particularly proud of him because he was born when jacob was an old man. Singersongwriter dolly parton reads her book coat of many colors, to children as she makes it the 100 millionth book that imagination library donates to the library of congress collection at the library of congress, feb. Dolly partons coat of many colors tv movie 2015 imdb. Dolly parton s coat of many colors watch thurs, dec 26 at 98c. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics genius lyrics. Coat of many colors by dolly parton, brooke boynton hughes. Coat of many colors book by dolly parton thriftbooks. When dolly needed a winter coat, her mom only had multiple rags of different fabric to put together. Coat of many colors is a song written and recorded by american country music singer dolly parton, which has been described on a number of occasions as her favorite song she has written. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Country music legend dolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Watch dolly parton read coat of many colors in episode 2 of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There is a childrens book based on the song, written by dolly parton and illustrated by judith sutton.
Dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers. Jun 10, 2016 penguin young readers will publish dolly partons childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. The biblical story of joseph and his coat of many colors is found in genesis 37. You can also buy a childrens picture book based on the song as well as dvds of the 2015 tv movie, coat of many colors, and the 2016 sequel, christmas of many colors. While dolly partons patchwork coat inspired ridicule, josephs inspired envy. Country music legenddolly parton s rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. The rolling hills of tennessee farmland, framed in lovely patchwork quilt patterns, set the stage for dolly parton s of grand ol opry fame warm childhood. Based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly partons remarkable upbringing, this onceinalifetime movie special takes us inside the tightknit parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat. Dolly parton read her book coat of many colors to the audience. The song tells a story from dolly s hardscrabble tennessee mountain childhood. My kids grew up listening to dolly, and weve used her songs in many ways, the coat of many colors backs up the bible story, jolene is my second daughters middle name, and when my youngest daughter couldnt get out of bed in the morning, we would crank up romeo and let her wake up to dolly every morning.
Dolly partons coat of many colors childrens book details. Lyrics of inspirational dolly parton song address bullying. Coat of many colors by dolly parton 9780451532374 booktopia. When she didnt have a coat, her mom sewed her one out of rags, and kids at school ridiculed her. Back through the years i go wondering once again back to the seasons of my youth i recall a box of rags that someone gave us and how my mama put the rags to use. Dolly parton is an internationally renowned superstar who has contributed timeless classics to the world of music entertainment, including jolene, coat of many colors, and the megahit i will always love you. Nov, 2016 buy coat of many colors by parton, dolly isbn. Feb 28, 2018 singersongwriter dolly parton reads her book coat of many colors, to children as she makes it the 100 millionth book that imagination library donates to the library of congress collection at the library of congress, feb. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to children at the library of congress video courtesy of the library of congress. Based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly parton s remarkable upbringing, this onceinalifetime movie special takes us inside the tightknit parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat.
Dolly partons nonprofit marks 100 millionth book donation. In this series, dolly reads select imagination library books, all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time. Penguin young readers will publish dolly partons childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. Winter is coming to tennessee and theres no money to buy a new. Country music legend dolly parton s rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Oct 18, 2016 parents need to know that coat of many colors is a picture book illustrating the lyrics of country music star dolly parton s 1971 hit song of the same name. Revisit this classic american song and find out how even the glitzy, glamorous dolly. Parton read the story from her bed, wearing printed pajamas and glasses as she held up. Coat of many colors paperback january 18, 1996 by dolly parton author. Ap it was the first book that we had in our home and the one that meant the most, parton said. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading coat of many colors.
Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors at the library of. Dollys mother takes a box of old rags and sews her a coat. Coat of many colors is a book by the classic artist dolly parton. According to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat my momma read more according to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat my momma made me from a box of rags. Each rag was a different pattern and color, but when dolly put on her coat she felt so loved. Oct 01, 2017 you can also buy a childrens picture book based on the song as well as dvds of the 2015 tv movie, coat of many colors, and the 2016 sequel, christmas of many colors. The parade of many colors includes vibrant floats, interactive characters and a number of other surprises sure to inspire guests with its heartwarming message. It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album coat of many colors. Apr 10, 2020 dolly parton released the second episode of her 10week goodnight with dolly book reading video series via youtube on april 9. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly. The patchwork coat itself may be long gone, but the story of dolly partons coat of many colors lives on and as parton will tell you herself, its a true story. In my coat of many colors my momma made for me so with patches on my britches and holes in both my shoes in my coat of many colors i hurried off to school just to find the others laughing and making fun of me and my coat of many colors my momma made for me and oh i couldnt understand it for i felt i was rich and i told them of the love.
Buy a cheap copy of coat of many colors book by dolly parton. The song tells a story from dollys hardscrabble tennessee mountain childhood. This is dolly partons story of her coat of many colors. The parade of many colors was created by dolly to express the values and principles that she and her family have held dear their whole lives.
Dolly partons imagination library goodnight with dolly. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. On april 2, dolly parton kicked off her goodnight with dolly youtube series by reading the little engine that could, and for the second episode, the country icon chose coat of many colors, a childrens book she wrote based on her own song of the same name. Bob is reading dolly partons book coat of many colors. Her childrens book, coat of many colors, was dedicated to the library of congress to honor the imagination librarys 100 millionth book donation. A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors made by her mother from rags because, despite the ridicule of the other children. Using lyrics from her classic song coat of many colors, the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. Dolly partons charity just donated its 100 millionth book to. Dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories. Dolly s coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories. Apr 15, 2020 on april 2, dolly parton kicked off her goodnight with dolly youtube series by reading the little engine that could, and for the second episode, the country icon chose coat of many colors, a childrens book she wrote based on her own song of the same name. Dolly partons imagination librarys 100 millionth book. Growing up with little money, dollys mom made her familys clothes.
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